A man reportedly entered a primary school premises with a brick, causing alarm among school staff and students, leading to a lockdown situation. The incident occurred at St Marks R C Primary School on Queensway in Salford’s Clifton area, prompting a swift police response and the temporary closure of the school for the day.
Multiple police vehicles were deployed to the scene, and children were observed leaving the school premises. Additionally, a crime scene investigation van was present outside the building. Concerned parents rushed to the school upon receiving notification around 10:30 am.
According to Greater Manchester Police, the man, who may have been experiencing a medical episode, was swiftly taken into custody and transported to a hospital for assessment. Fortunately, no harm was inflicted on any school staff or students during the incident. As a precautionary measure, the school authorities decided to close the school for the day and send the children home.
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